Option one: What will most dramatically improve your life economically? That will almost certainly be some tool that you can use to create a side income stream. (In the third world, it's often a sewing machine.)
Option two: What will most dramatically improve your quality of life? That depends. What inconvenience most annoys you? Could you solve it by buying something that costs less than $50?
I've worked in large scale Linux systems administration for a decade. The pi is a really great way to get started in my field (although of course I am saying this as an established professional, not someone who learned on them)
I would say the best thing you can make for $50 is a space bucket so you can start growing. All you need is a tutorial, a light bulb, seed, power strip and you can upgrade as you go.
Getting a dog is a great idea (especially from a shelter), but I just want to set realistic cost expectations here.
My fiance volunteers for PAWS and it is typically a minimum of $350 in fees to leave with a dog. Also, dog food can add up (the dog we recently adopted needs grain-free food due to an allergy) so it's about $750 a year for a 28 lb dog (I would say minimum of $300 for cheaper food). Then you should take your pet in once a year to the vet and get heartworm, flea & tick medicine, etc (another min. $350 a year). And you'll probably want to get your dog a doggy bed, collar, leash, treats, etc. Obviously anyone can cut out or short cut some of these expenses, but this should be the minimum spend expectation in my fiance's opinion.
Well, obviously there are some reasons to live in Russia :) Every animal shelter is more than willing to give you a dog for free, dog food (a really good one) is around 50USD per month for a 55 lbs dog, annual vaccine is 12USD and rabies vaccine is free (government-sponsored). Heartworm, flea & tick medicine - 10USD every 3 months.
That sounds like enough for 10 cups of coffee, so 5 coffee meetings/dates. Ask a stranger out. Turn an acquaintance into a friend, or reconnect with a friend you haven't been in touch with. Buy a former colleague a cup of joe, and ask how they are doing. Buy a potential colleague at a different company a cup, and ask them if they like their current job.
A change in your perspective. Buy some really good, perspective transforming books and read them. Sorry I don't wish to offer advice on which books at this time, but there must be some such books for you somewhere.
A change in perspective can be incredibly powerful. And valuable. And I think, anything that can alter the way you see the world and yourself dramatically, is probably the most dramatic way to alter your life.
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[ 3.0 ms ] story [ 94.0 ms ] threadSo either a some dumbbells/kettlebell or a good book. You might be able to buy both....
Option one: What will most dramatically improve your life economically? That will almost certainly be some tool that you can use to create a side income stream. (In the third world, it's often a sewing machine.)
Option two: What will most dramatically improve your quality of life? That depends. What inconvenience most annoys you? Could you solve it by buying something that costs less than $50?
Yeah, I'd like to know as well
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I paid around $60 for a Corsair a couple of years ago. I'm sure slightly less fancy brands or models go for under $50 once in a while.
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My fiance volunteers for PAWS and it is typically a minimum of $350 in fees to leave with a dog. Also, dog food can add up (the dog we recently adopted needs grain-free food due to an allergy) so it's about $750 a year for a 28 lb dog (I would say minimum of $300 for cheaper food). Then you should take your pet in once a year to the vet and get heartworm, flea & tick medicine, etc (another min. $350 a year). And you'll probably want to get your dog a doggy bed, collar, leash, treats, etc. Obviously anyone can cut out or short cut some of these expenses, but this should be the minimum spend expectation in my fiance's opinion.
A change in perspective can be incredibly powerful. And valuable. And I think, anything that can alter the way you see the world and yourself dramatically, is probably the most dramatic way to alter your life.